During college, and for a few years after, I worked for a fashion designer. In general I did not fit in well in the fashion world, partly because I talked to much about food and upset my dieting co-workers.
Tag: lunch
The Return of the Cabbage Craving- Fennel, Apple and Red Cabbage Slaw
I am craving cabbage again. One of the interesting things about writing this food blog is that I have a record of what I was cooking and eating a year ago…
Coronation Chicken Salad
I have posted this recipe before, but it was buried in another post I wanted it to be easier to find for the folks who are looking for the recipes from the wedding picnic menu. I usually poach my chicken for this recipe which also produces a wonderful chicken broth. However, since we were multiplying this…
Blueberry Compote, Blueberry Salad Dressing, Blueberry Cocktails….
There are many amazing foods that define the local cuisine of British Columbia. It is one of the most bountiful and delicious places in the world….especially if your ideal diet consists of salmon, berries and hazelnuts. Blueberries are abundant and delicious in August. I realize that this post is coming late, but what can I…
Savory Sweet Corn Pudding
When I first moved to Brooklyn there was only one fancy restaurant in my immediate neighborhood. It was called The New Prospect Cafe and it was on Flatbush, across the street from where the Jamaican Patty place used to be. With its small seasonal menu, it was a harbinger of Brooklyn’s culinary future. When I…
Corn Fritters with Poblano Peppers and Goat Cheese (Gluten-Free)
The day after our wedding we made a huge lunch out of leftovers for the 50 or so guests who were able to stay the whole weekend. Making food from leftovers is one of my favourite activities. I despise having to throw food or ingredients out so finding a way to use up several random…
Mona’s Bean Salad
I have kept a recipe note book since I was in the 6th grade. Before that there are a few random recipes in earlier diaries…but I started keeping a dedicated notebook in when I was 12 (the same year that my little sis was born). I used that note book until I was half way…
Ieva’s Greek Salad
When I was 12, I went to spend a summer in Vancouver with my biological father Hank and his fabulous wife Ieva. I admired that Ieva was so well read and educated. I admired her wit and sense of humour. I admired that she had travelled the world and lived abroad. I admired…
Cobb Salad
You may have noticed that I post a lot recipes for main course salads. This is because most days, I pack a very large salad for lunch. I am someone who requires rather a lot of food. I work with small children and I expend a lot of energy. I don’t eat gluten so I…
Salad with Trout, Apples, Pecans and Manchego
Many years ago, I went on a fabulous, week-long canoe trip to the boundary waters. Nothing went wrong on the entire trip. We had good weather, there were no bugs, no one got hurt, we didn’t run out of food, the lakes were stunningly beautiful On our way back to Minneapolis, we stopped at the…
Big Sis Little Dish 